Memorial site for the family of Gaudlitz
1243 - first documentary mention of the name "Gaudlitz"
since 1293 - noble family residing in the Mark Meißen
1430-1653 - The family of Gaudlitz owns the knight´s estate Nischwitz (Obersitz). This includes, among others, the then Starckaberg, now Gaudlitz Hill near Röcknitz.
Early 16th century. - The family comes into possession of the "Free estate on the Crostigall" (proven since the beginning of the 15th century).
1528-1532 - A Cuntz of Gaudlitz is episcopal bailiff to Wurzen.
from 1598 - Under Heinrich von Gaudlitz, the so-called "Gaudlitz Houses" are initially established by settling the estate in the northern Crostigall.
1696 - In the former Gaudlitz free estate on the Crostigall, a Electorate of Saxony postal station is established (until 1808)
1714 - After the rebuilding following the devastations of the 30-year war, 13 Gaudlitz houses exist, which stand as a special commune under the office.
1839-1843 - The "Special Community Gaudlitz" and the Crostigall are united with the municipal town of Wurzen.
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